• Training Specialist

    Idaho Division of Human Resources (Boise, ID)


    TRAINING SPECIALIST

    Posting Begin Date: 2025/11/20

     

    Posting End Date: 2025/11/28

     

    Category: Training

     

    Sub Category: Professional

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Minimum Salary: 35.00

     

    Maximum Salary: 36.00

     

    Pay Rate Type: Hourly

    Description

    State of Idaho - Department of Administration Opportunity

     

    Come join a team of passionate and skilled professionals at the Idaho Department of Administration (Admin), a central service agency that supports state agencies through critical functions such as facilities management, public works, purchasing, risk and insurance management, and statewide employee services. Admin has an opening for a Training Specialist. This position will oversee Admin’s department-wide training and certification program, including instructional design, program evaluation, development of learning resources, and administration of Admin’s Learning Management System to support continuous learning and professional development across the organization.

     

    Mission: We serve Idaho by promoting responsible government through expert customer support.

    EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

    • Conduct training needs assessments and develop curriculum using instructional design principles.

    • Create and deliver instructor-led, virtual, and e-learning training programs.

    • Manage the department’s Learning Management System, including course setup, tracking, and reporting.

    • Develop training materials such as lesson plans, presentations, job aids, and assessments.

    • Evaluate training effectiveness through surveys, assessments, and data analysis.

    • Maintain training schedules, records, certifications, and compliance documentation.

    • Collaborate with supervisors, subject-matter experts, and HR to support onboarding and employee development.

    • Ensure required training meets department, state, and federal standards.

    • Support organizational development initiatives and promote a culture of continuous learning.

    • Perform other related duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (required for this position):

    • Good knowledge of training theory - This is typically gained by the completion of one upper division college-level course (at least three credits) which covered training theory OR by completing 40 hours of formal training in skills which include adult learning theory, developing performance objectives, course design and evaluation methods and presentation skills OR with at least one year of full-time work experience that required knowledge of training theory.

    • Experience performing needs assessments, developing training objectives, designing and developing coursework, and evaluating the training - This is typically gained with at least one year of experience performing needs assessments, developing training objectives, designing and developing coursework, and evaluating the training.

    • Experience designing and developing coursework across the full training lifecycle, including needs analysis, content development, facilitation planning, and post-training evaluation using surveys, assessments, and performance metrics.

    • Experience presenting training to adult groups in structured learning situations - This is typically gained with at least one year of full-time work experience that required presenting training to adult groups in structured learning situations.

    • Experience using a variety of training methods - This is typically gained with at least one year of full-time work experience that required using three different training methods.

     

    Please note: The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check.

     

    This position will also interact with a diverse customer base and must be able to interact in a non-partisan manner when working in political environments.

     

    Thank you for your interest in employment with the Department of Administration!

    If you have questions about this position please contact us at:

    Email:[email protected]

     

    Phone: 208.332.1819

    Benefits:

    The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

    EEO/ADA/Veteran:

    The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

     

    The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

     

    Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.